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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Developers of Worcester housing projects file for bankruptcy
+6:00: "Devastating blow": What comes next after Community Healthlink closes?
+6:00: What is next for Anna Maria campus? Future of the site is up in the air
+6:00: Worcester School Committee wants review of maintenance at Foley Stadium
+6:00: Worcester State prof Siri Colom part of Peabody Award-winning team for podcast
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 29
+Noon: Walmart stores in Mass. face remodeling. Is Worcester's one of them?
+Noon: Traffic stop in Worcester leads to gun charges for 50-year-old man
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: The legends of Lancaster's Blood Forest
-JetBlue flights from Worcester "absolutely full" during April vacation
-City Manager: Worcester police able to assist I.C.E. on criminal cases
-3 cars found on the bottom of Green Hill Pond
-Shuttered Worcester eatery gets new life
-Coffee shop to open in high-profile Canal District development
-Worcester weighs creation of sports commission to attract events, boost local economy
-S.C. men charged with murder in death of Central Mass. native found inside trash can
-Against the flow? Trout stocking in lakes brings concerns to surface
-Worcester Housing Authority installs life saving devices around city
-Worcester student, bus driver honored for quick thinking in porch fire
-Central Mass. adaptive recreational programs offer fun all year round
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: The best prime rib in Mass. can be found at this charming local historic restaurant
-I ate the Red Robin burger towers so you don't have to (1:21)
-ICYMI: In Worcester, Minogue, Deaton win Mass. G.O.P. endorsement for guv, U.S. Senate (2:25). Article
-Closure of UMass Memorial's behavioral health affiliate prompts backlash from workers
-Worcester eyes 160-acre rezoning to spur development, AbbVie expansion
-Worcester mayor clarifies stance on rent control
-The Worcester family business that made horseshoes for presidents
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 122 Diner teases "exciting announcement"
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Override tax impact calculator
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State revives plan to raze former Rutland Prison Camp
-Gardner ice cream truck goes viral for giving free cones to kids who had no money (1:46). Article
-2 Webster men arrested after replica handgun was brandished at accident scene
-Whitinsville's Kevin Padron to share his immigrant story at Ouimet Banquet
-McGee wins Board of Health seat; Cocalis re-elected in Sturbridge
-Southbridge schools show gains, but timeline to exit state control remains unclear
-Leominster man arrested for threatening girlfriend's father with knife during driveway dispute
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New book reveals how Mick Jagger cheated death twice
-Author Margaret Atwood and Emmy winning grad Ann Dowd in conversation at Holy Cross
-Karol G announces tour, stop in Foxborough
>OPINION: Manny Jae Media's 508 Live! (1:13:45): Happy Birthday, Callie!
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:18): City Council reverses course
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): Chickens banned, housing struggles continue
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former local school superintendent
>SPORTS: Celtics blow out 76ers, 128-96
-Bruins lose to Sabres, 6-1
-Red Sox brass' handling of Alex Cora firing not sitting well with players
-Red Sox management speaks after firing Alex Cora (23:48)
-Former WooSox manager Chad Tracy addresses reporters after being named interim manager (12:01). Article
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 5-3
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-2
-Caitlin Clark healthy and has renewed joy in WNBA return
>NATIONAL: King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission
-Iran offers Hormuz deal as U.S. standoff continues
-Tragic: "Hero" Connecticut dad dies saving son from rip current in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: Wellesley mother accused of killing children to appear in court (1:21). Article
-New details on brutal domestic killing at UMass Amherst (2:22)
-Search suspended after crew member falls from Boston-bound cruise ship, Coast Guard confirms (1:58)
>COLLEGES: “Sincerely, Gala”: An international night in the spotlight at Clark
-Thomas More Lecture at Holy Cross (1:17:30): Wendy Brown / Depoliticizing the Humanities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travelers need "alone time" when vacationing with people: survey
>BUSINESS: Tips, alternatives when it comes to emergency 401(K) draw (1:56)
-Meta workers outraged over software tracking keystrokes, mouse movements
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales picked up in March, but lag behind 2025
>SHOPPING: XGIMI Titan Noir Max is replacaing big-screen TVs in America
>HEALTH: W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:03:04): An interactive heart discussion
-Mass. food insecurity rising, doctor says impact showing up in patients (2:42)
>FOOD: McDonald's rolls out new "protein" badges for 17 menu items
>TV/STREAMING: "Wheel Of Fortune" fan reveals number of show divorces
>MOVIES: Michael Jackson biopic hits No. 1 at box office
>CELEBRITY: The unexpected way Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi coped with cervical cancer diagnosis
-Jack Nicholson seen in rare 89th birthday photo shared by daughter Lorraine
>ANIMALS: Scraggly dog gives his best smile so someone will choose him (2:19)
>HISTORY: John Emerson Anderson letters to his parents in Oakdale, 1861 to '65
>GOOD NEWS: Family reunited with dog stolen over 10 years ago
-Meanwhile, Florida pastor who wrote book on how to love your spouse arrested over allegations he has multiple wives
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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